C Senior Electrical Engineer; Shipboard Low Voltage & Controls

Overview

Background check and drug screening are requirements of this position. Contingent on contract award.

• Lead design, calculation, and layout of cable ways, develop cable way key plans, and size penetrations for drive, power, and control cabling consistent with shipboard standards and routing practices.
• Develop detailed low-voltage Power Management System (PMS) schematics.
• Create point-to-point cabling lists from power and control diagrammatics (single line and functional diagrams) for equipment from multiple vendors.
• Perform shipboard power breaker selection and cable sizing calculations to support panel schedules, load analysis, and compliance with applicable marine electrical codes and classification society requirements.
• Potential transformer (PT) and current transformer (CT) interfaces.
• External protective relays.
• Control/monitoring interfaces with bridge and automation systems.

• Develop low-voltage protective relaying and metering diagrams, including relay logic, interlocks, CT/PT placement, metering points, and coordination with circuit protection devices.
• Interface with system suppliers and contractors to ensure protective device integrations are accurately represented in design documentation.

• Support electrical design and integration of electric drive propulsion systems, including drive schematics, power distribution interfaces, and control system interconnections.
• Coordinate with propulsion vendors, automation integrators, and vessel engineering teams to ensure system compatibility and constructability.

• Prepare and review technical documents: schematics, wiring diagrams, design packages, technical reports, and vendor data submittals.
• Collaborate with marine engineers, naval architects, automation specialists, and onsite stakeholders to coordinate electrical integration with vessel design and installation schedules.
• Review design input from third-party vendors and incorporate changes into master electrical models and drawing sets.

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent) with professional experience in marine electrical systems.
• Demonstrated experience in shipboard electrical power and control systems – including cable way design, cable routing, and penetration design.
• Strong background in low-voltage power distribution, protection, and metering, including PT/CT selection and protective relay interface design.
• Proven experience preparing PMS schematics, low-voltage distribution schematics, and control system wiring diagrams.
• Experience with shipboard power breaker sizing and cable ampacity/short-circuit calculations.
• Background in integrating electric propulsion drive systems and automation interface (e.g., VFDs, drive controls, and system interlocks).
• Proficient in electrical CAD/diagramming tools (e.g., AutoCAD, EPlan, or equivalent).
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to coordinate across multidisciplinary engineering teams.

• Familiarity with marine classification standards (ABS, DNV, Lloyd’s Register, etc.).
• Experience working with hybrid or all-electric vessel systems.
• Understanding of marine automation and control logic integration with PMS/PLC/SCADA.
• Ability to support vendor technical evaluations and factory test planning.